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Maitama Sule varsity gets acting registrar
Nasiru Yusuf
The deputy registrar and academic secretary of the Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK) Suleiman Saleh has taken over the affairs of the registry department of the university.
A statement sent to Kano Focus by YUMSUK’s spokesman Abdullahi Hassan said Mr Saleh will hold the position pending the appointment of a substantive Registrar.
According to the statement, the handing over ceremony was conducted during an emergency principal officers meeting held at the office of the Vice-Chancellor, which brought to an end the five year tenure of the outgoing Registrar who was appointed in 2015.
Speaking shortly after taking over the ceremony, Mr Saleh pledged to discharge his duties with the fear of God and to the best of his ability.
He expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for sparing his life to witness the moment.
Mr Saleh thanked the Kano State government under the leadership of Abdullahi Ganduje for entrusting him with the new mandate.
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“Once again I am grateful to the Visitor, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Khadimul Islam and the Honourable Commissioner Ministry for Higher Education, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure for affording me the opportunity to serve at a higher level,” Mr Saleh said.
In his address, the acting Vice Chancellor, Aliyu Musa said the meeting was convened in compliance with the directive of state government for the outgoing registrar to hand over the affairs of the registry department to Mr Saleh who will oversee the office of the registrar of the university.
While wishing Mr Saleh well in overseeing the office of the registrar, Mr Musa called on the entire university community to give him all the necessary support.
The acting Vice Chancellor commended the outgoing Registrar for his contributions towards the development of the University.
In his handing over address, the outgoing Registrar, Mohammed Aminu thanked the university community for the cooperation he received during his tenure.
“I wish to express my appreciation to the Principal Officers, Council Members and the entire University Community for the support and cooperation given to me in the discharge my duties,” he said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
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